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4,365
students enrolled
1,143
degrees and certificates a year
72%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,015
average net price a year
Tuition $10,001 in state, $24,238 out of state
$51,931
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$60,509
median earnings, 10 years after entry
88% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 17% | 195 |
| Biological sciences | 14% | 156 |
| Psychology | 13% | 144 |
| Social sciences | 10% | 118 |
| Computer & information sciences | 8% | 95 |
AI and data programs
Christopher Newport University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Christopher Newport University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Newport News city, where the college is.
164
open professional jobs
25
entry level
1%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Newport News city
2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$66,718
median household income
Newport News city
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (13 open), operations (27 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: Newport News Shipbuilding (32), HII Mission Technologies (23), Riverside Healthcare Association (12), Riverside Health System (8), Naval Sea Systems Command (4), North Wind (4), Riverside Health System (4), Kinder Morgan (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (47), Operations (27), Sales (13), Administration (8), Legal (8), Finance (7). Engineering jobs
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Common questions
- How big is Christopher Newport University?
- Christopher Newport University enrolls about 4,365 students and is a public 4-year institution in Newport News, Virginia. It awards about 1,143 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Christopher Newport University?
- 72% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Christopher Newport University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,931 six years after entry and $60,509 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Christopher Newport University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Christopher Newport University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Christopher Newport University?
- 164 open professional jobs are listed in Newport News city, 25 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Newport News Shipbuilding has the most openings.
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